2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage.

20142016
Complaints
60
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:23,372 mi
#28 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:25,000 mi
Crash-related:6
#35 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:22,900 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage.

Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,372
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
25,000
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,900
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~139,454 vehicles.

17V686000Airbags
~83,555 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.

15V815000Air Bags:frontal · Electrical System:wiring
~55,899 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.

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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage has 60 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Top reported problems: Brakes (13 complaints, avg 23,372 mi); Airbags (8 complaints, avg 25,000 mi); Steering Defects (5 complaints, avg 22,900 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 23,782 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 139,454 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Mirage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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